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RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - pbjd - 09 Feb 2019

(09 Feb 2019, 8:31 pm)OrangeArrow49 Surely Arriva has Euro 6 compliant buses? What are your thoughts? The service has always been Stagecoach and has been Arriva, Go North East or both for evenings/Sundays. I can't see anyone else winning the contract. Are Stagecoach buses Euro 6? I don't even know if Stagecoach actually bids for the evenings/Sundays 32A.

The MMCs at Ashington might be. Most likely GCT won it.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - OrangeArrow49 - 09 Feb 2019

(09 Feb 2019, 8:40 pm)pbjd The MMCs at Ashington might be. Most likely GCT won it.

Thanks. When do we find out who has been awarded the contract?

Sad to lose Go North East. Tynedale Links and Tynedale Express Monday-Saturday, but nothing on evenings or Sundays.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - GNE6312 - 11 Feb 2019

(09 Feb 2019, 8:31 pm)OrangeArrow49 Surely Arriva has Euro 6 compliant buses? What are your thoughts? The service has always been Stagecoach and has been Arriva, Go North East or both for evenings/Sundays. I can't see anyone else winning the contract. Are Stagecoach buses Euro 6? I don't even know if Stagecoach actually bids for the evenings/Sundays 32A.

The MMCs will be


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - S813 FVK - 11 Feb 2019

(09 Feb 2019, 2:38 pm)S813 FVK Registrations relating to the service changes from 7th April have also begun to appear:

Now going through the acceptance stage, with the one new addition:

PB0003954/1070 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Hownsgill Park
Service number: V11 ()
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019 

As a correction to my initial post, the 681 change is from 24th March, not February.

Also Tynedale related are the registrations for this years AD122/X122 season.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Kuyoyo - 11 Feb 2019

The full registrations with the data from the CSV document where given

PB0003954/654 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: South Stanley/Annfield Plain Fines Park to Metrocentre
Service number: M6 (M8, 704, 836, M7)
Service type: Hail & Ride, Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Revised route and timetable

PB0003954/367 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Newcastle Eldon Sqaure via Rowlands Gill Metrocentre
Service number: 45 (45E, 46, 47)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Revised timetable

PB0003954/656 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Durham Bus Station to Castleside, Church Street
Service number: 16 (16A, 808)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Revised timetable

PB0003954/650 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Stanley Bus Station to Lanchester Village Green
Service number: 30 (30A)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019

PB0003954/775 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Park Lane Interchange, Sunderland via Leadgate, South Stanley, Grange Villa, Shiney Row
Service number: 78 (78A)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Timetable amended

PB0003954/1070 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Hownsgill Park
Service number: V11 ()
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Monday to Saturday every 15 minutes

PB0003954/364 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Newcastle Eldon Square
Service number: X70 (X71, X72)
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Vary route, timetable and stopping places in Newcastle City Centre

PB0003954/720 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Templetown, Knitsley Lane to Delves, Castledene Road
Service number: V1 (V2)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019

PB0003954/365 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Durham Bus Station via Lanchester
Service number: 15 (15A)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Sunday timetable revised

PB0003954/655 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Stanley Bus Station to Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station
Service number: X30 (X31, X32)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Revised route and timetable

PB0003954/648 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Stanley Bus Station to Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station
Service number: 6 (6A)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Revised timetable

PB0003954/304 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Blyth Bus Station to Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station
Service number: 309 (310, X39)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 24 Mar 2019
Route and timetable amended

PB0003954/538 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Ashington Bus Station to North Shields, Town Centre
Service number: 19 ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 24 Mar 2019

PB0003954/1069 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Hexham Bus Station to Haltwhistle Rail Station
Service number: X122 ()
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 19 Apr 2019

PB0003954/1068 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Hexham Bus Station to Haltwhistle Rail Station
Service number: AD122 ()
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 19 Apr 2019

PB0003954/559 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Hexham Bus Station to Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station
Service number: 10 (10A, 10B, 10X)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Vary timetable

PB0003954/685 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Lingey Lane, Montrose Drive to Ellen Wilkinson Estate
Service number: 57 (57)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 24 Mar 2019
Vary timetable

PB0003954/580 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: WHITLEY BAY THE LINKS to WREKENTON HIGH STREET/KIBBLESWORTH SQUARE
Service number: 1 (1A)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 24 Mar 2019
Vary route and timetable

PB0003954/649 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station to Winlaton Bus Station
Service number: 12 (12A)
Service type: Limited Stop, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019

PB0003954/660 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: ALSTON TOWNHEAD to HALTWHISTLE STATION
Service number: 681 (681)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 24 Mar 2019
Vary timetable


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Michael - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 10:57 am)Kuyoyo The full registrations with the data from the CSV document where given


PB0003954/1070 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Consett Bus Station to Hownsgill Park
Service number: V11 ()
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019
Monday to Saturday every 15 minutes

Interesting service, according to google maps, its only a short journey, will it go else where before Hownsgill Park? 

Edit: Just noticed its near the new depot but my question remains.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - S813 FVK - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 8:06 pm)Michael Interesting service, according to google maps, its only a short journey, will it go else where before Hownsgill Park? 

Edit: Just noticed its near the new depot but my question remains.

Yeah I think a key purpose of it will be to act as a depot shuttle. Perhaps replacing the Templetown section on the V1?


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Michael - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 8:10 pm)S813 FVK Yeah I think a key purpose of it will be to act as a depot shuttle. Perhaps replacing the Templetown section on the V1?

V1 is still down to be going to Templetown according to VOSA from 7th April:


PB0003954/720 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Templetown, Knitsley Lane to Delves, Castledene Road
Service number: V1 (V2)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - S813 FVK - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 8:11 pm)Michael V1 is still down to be going to Templetown according to VOSA from 7th April:


PB0003954/720 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Templetown, Knitsley Lane to Delves, Castledene Road
Service number: V1 (V2)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 07 Apr 2019

I had noticed that, but I just can't see how 5 buses an hour (V1 every hour and V11 every 15 minutes) to that area is feasible as a public service.


Granted, running buses between the bus station and the depot in service when they would be going down there anyway gives them a chance to generate extra revenue, but still odd nevertheless.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Dan - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 8:25 pm)S813 FVK I had noticed that, but I just can't see how 5 buses an hour (V1 every hour and V11 every 15 minutes) to that area is feasible as a public service.


Granted, running buses between the bus station and the depot in service when they would be going down there anyway gives them a chance to generate extra revenue, but still odd nevertheless.

..and claim BSOG!


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Michael - 11 Feb 2019

(11 Feb 2019, 8:25 pm)S813 FVK I had noticed that, but I just can't see how 5 buses an hour (V1 every hour and V11 every 15 minutes) to that area is feasible as a public service.


Granted, running buses between the bus station and the depot in service when they would be going down there anyway gives them a chance to generate extra revenue, but still odd nevertheless.

It is, but still, can't see where the money will come from

(11 Feb 2019, 8:27 pm)Dan ..and claim BSOG!

How much of a impact does that have on service profits?


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - L469 YVK - 13 Feb 2019

Just seen changes for the 309 & 310 from 24th March on Traveline North East.

Monday to Saturday journeys will become standalone with slight timing changes during late evening after 2200.

Sunday daytime journeys still interworking but times swapped by 15 minutes so the 310 will depart Haymarket at xx:15 & xx:45 with the 309 departing at xx:00 & xx:30. 310 will arrive into Haymarket at xx:25 & xx:55 with 309 arriving at xx:10 & xx:40


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - L469 YVK - 13 Feb 2019

Noticed this board if Traveline is correct:

- 309 NCL 1915 > BLY 2015 (Mon to Fri)
- 309 NCL 1905 > BLY 2004 (Saturdays)
- 309 BLY 2040 > NCL 2140
- 309 NCL 2145 > BLY 2244

Would the driver of the above get paid for the layover in Blyth and also be able to use rest facilities? There is no way the 1945 NCL departure could work the 2040 return to Newcastle from Blyth as that will arrive in Blyth for 2044.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Stanleyone - 14 Feb 2019

(09 Feb 2019, 2:38 pm)S813 FVK Registrations relating to the service changes from 7th April have also begun to appear:

Changes to the above services which we have now been informed of:

6 will interwork with X31 at Stanley rather than at present.

6A will interwork with the M6 at Stanley on Sunday.

15A will interwork with 16A in Durham on Sundays (16A still interworks with X30 at Stanley, drivers will do full 15A/16A/X30/16A/15A) using Diamond Streetlites, as such the current 15A/46 interworking pattern will cease.

30/30A Service 30 will continue on current route via Quaking Houses every hour, 30A will omit Quaking Houses again every 30 Mins.

X31 Route in Newcastle changed, from Gateshead route as is now onto John Dobson Street, Blackett Street will be omitted with services additionally stopping on St Marys Place. No change to outward route.

45/46/47 Timing changes, late buses retimed by 5 mins later. 47 will continue to interwork with X71 on Sundays using Streetlites, Volvo B9 operated runs will stand alone with changeovers as now at River View.

M6 will extend to Quaking Houses to replace service 30 (hourly).

V11 every 15 mins between Hownsgill (depot) and Bus Station, no other timing points on running board.

X70/X71 as with service X31 will operate via St Marys place and observe a new stop.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Jamie M - 14 Feb 2019

(14 Feb 2019, 6:14 am)Stanleyone Changes to the above services which we have now been informed of:

6 will interwork with X31 at Stanley rather than at present.

6A will interwork with the M6 at Stanley on Sunday.

15A will interwork with 16A in Durham on Sundays (16A still interworks with X30 at Stanley, drivers will do full 15A/16A/X30/16A/15A) using Diamond Streetlites, as such the current 15A/46 interworking pattern will cease.

30/30A Service 30 will continue on current route via Quaking Houses every hour, 30A will omit Quaking Houses again every 30 Mins.

X31 Route in Newcastle changed, from Gateshead route as is now onto John Dobson Street, Blackett Street will be omitted with services additionally stopping on St Marys Place. No change to outward route.

45/46/47 Timing changes, late buses retimed by 5 mins later. 47 will continue to interwork with X71 on Sundays using Streetlites, Volvo B9 operated runs will stand alone with changeovers as now at River View.

M6 will extend to Quaking Houses to replace service 30 (hourly).

V11 every 15 mins between Hownsgill (depot) and Bus Station, no other timing points on running board.

X70/X71 as with service X31 will operate via St Marys place and observe a new stop.
Who does the late 6As?
If its us, plot twist cause nobody is being route learned the M6 via east stanley (2315).


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Stanleyone - 14 Feb 2019

(14 Feb 2019, 6:18 am)Jamie M Who does the late 6As?
If its us, plot twist cause nobody is being route learned the M6 via east stanley (2315).

Riverside, we have had a few "route learners" on lately, and these are surprised by the 3 variations to the 6s we currently do. Best ask questions at your end.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - OrangeArrow49 - 16 Feb 2019

I see we now know who has been awarded the contract to operate the Nexus 32A from 24th March. I hope they will use nice buses and have sensible fares.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - JM03 - 16 Feb 2019

(16 Feb 2019, 9:18 pm)OrangeArrow49 I see we now know who has been awarded the contract to operate the Nexus 32A from 24th March. I hope they will use nice buses and have sensible fares.
Who won it?


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - Malarkey - 16 Feb 2019

(16 Feb 2019, 9:47 pm)JM03 Who won it?

GCT from looking at Orange Arrows post in the GCT thread, take it with a pinch of salt given GCT currently to my knowledge don't do any late evening or work on a Sunday.


RE: Go North East: Upcoming Service Changes v2 - park5354 - 16 Feb 2019

(16 Feb 2019, 10:29 pm)Malarkey GCT from looking at Orange Arrows post in the GCT thread, take it with a pinch of salt given GCT currently to my knowledge don't do any late evening or work on a Sunday.

R3/R4, R6 and 18 all run Evening/Sunday